I FEEL that we are being bombarded with constant accusations by Phil Angelides and Steve Westly of each other’s malfeasance. What bothers me is that neither is refuting the allegations of mismanagement and corruption.

Are we to assume then that they are true? Are we being asked to vote for two corrupt politicians? If so, is this the best that the Democratic Party has to offer its constituency?

A sad state of affairs.

Tony M. Fernandez

Fremont

‘Yes’ on libraries

A “YES” vote on Proposition 81 on June 6 is a vote for our local libraries. Libraries in Alameda County that could benefit from its passage are the Union City Library, the Newark Library and the San Lorenzo Library.

Alameda County Libraries have benefited from previous library initiatives with a new library in Albany and a library in progress in Castro Valley.

In March 2000, California voters passed Proposition 14 to fund library construction and renovation. Although this was a great first step, and funding was received for Castro Valley, there are still 579 unfunded library projects throughout the state. Union City applied for library funding under Proposition 14 and received a grade of “Very Good” on its application. If Proposition 81 is passed, it is extremely possible that there will be funding for a new library in that community.

Libraries are a great part of our California infrastructure and serve as partners with our educational system to provide a place for our students to learn and grow.

I urge Argus readers to cast a vote for our libraries and our students.

Margaret Y. Peggy Watson

Fremont

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